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William Kannar

Forked River,NJ

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Aldi
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.

Department Manager

Michaels inc.
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends
  • Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Weekend Manager

Artist & Craftsman Supply
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintained exceptional customer service standards throughout every shift
  • Prepared cash drawers, counted totals and prepared bank deposits
  • Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees
  • Answered customer questions and provided immediate assistance to deliver exemplary service
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Archivist

Steven Klein Studio
03.2008 - 06.2016
  • Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials
  • Maintained knowledge of museum topics by studying new artifacts and exhibits
  • Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Graphic Designer

Monmouth County Parks System
06.2004 - 08.2007
  • Sign, Pamphlet and Flier Design and Construction for county events
  • Assistant to Senior Graphic Designers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications Design

Pratt Institute

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Workday
  • DesignHub
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Artbase
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Branding and illustration
  • Graphic designing
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Pre- and post-production proficiency
  • Retail merchandising
  • Scheduling Software
  • Supervising staff
  • Team leader
  • Time management
  • Sales Development
  • Sales leadership
  • Sales growth
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Customer experience
  • Customer Service and Engagement
  • Retail Operations
  • Inventory Control
  • Customer Relations
  • Store Organization
  • Time Management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Store operations

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Aldi
09.2023 - Current

Department Manager

Michaels inc.
03.2018 - 08.2023

Weekend Manager

Artist & Craftsman Supply
11.2016 - 11.2017

Archivist

Steven Klein Studio
03.2008 - 06.2016

Graphic Designer

Monmouth County Parks System
06.2004 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications Design

Pratt Institute

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